I realize that we have been MIA for over a year now! The 30 second update is simply this: life has taken a crazy turn in the last year and while we are still cooking yummy home-cooked meals, the three of us are cooking them from separate homes instead of one, we have all taken new jobs (or first jobs), and we all have been swept away in the sureal world of wedding planning with Ellen! She is officially up and running and has orchestrated some stunning events over the last few months. (http://westcottweddings.com)
While this post is not a new glorious spring recipe to welcome in the 90 degree heat here in Texas, I would love to introduce everyone to Noonday Collection, my latest blessing and adventure. I came across Noonday through my sister who was lucky enough to attend one of their trunk shows this past fall. Noonday is a fair trade organization that works to provide a stable income for women all of the world.
When I was in college, I began hearing real life stories for the first time about individuals around the world who were oppressed, enslaved, and starving. I learned that companies like Noonday were providing these people with jobs and teachings them trades to help them pull their families out of the daily struggles of poverty. These stories not only moved me and encouraged me, but also got me thinking: If I was hearing these stories for the first time, how many other people out there would be encouraged to know that there are organizations and businesses built around helping these families succeed.
Today I have the privilege and opportunity to share with you the stories of these amazing artisans and the products they create, while at the same time helping you step up your style with vibrant colors and trendy designs! One story that sticks out in my mind is a group of women in Ethiopia who have been removed from their village because they are HIV positive. These women live together outside the city where they collect artillery shells and bullet casings from the Ethiopian conflicts and turn them into beautiful beaded necklaces and bracelets. The money they make from Noonday has enabled them to vaccinate themselves and others against the spread of HIV as well as provide them with a stable income to live off of.
I have literally been moved to tears by this stories and so many other like it. It’s pretty powerful to think that I get to be a part of supporting these women! By purchasing from Noonday, you can be assured that you are having a direct impact on someone’s livelihood.
And if supporting these women isn’t enough to encourage you, we also support adoption. If you or someone you know is adopting we will donate 10% of trunk show sales in cash to go towards the adoption.
Feel free to take a look at my website to see all the beautiful pieces we have! www.robinreynolds.noondaycollection.com If you’re interested in hosting a trunk show or doing a blog giveaway please feel free to contact me! Even if you’re not in Texas, I can connect you to the right ambassador. robinreynolds22@gmail.com
